age concern tauranga · age concern tauranga first call for elder needs august 2014 177a fraser...
TRANSCRIPT
Age Concern Tauranga
First Call For Elder Needs
August 2014
177a Fraser Street, Tauranga. Ph: 578 2631
Inside this issue:
This Newsletter is sponsored by Bob Owens Retirement Village a Ryman Village - We proudly support Age Concern Tauranga.
This Month Supreme Winner of the 2012 TrustPower Community Awards Tauranga
Keep yourself safe at home 5 golden rules of fire safety
Working smoking alarms save lives!
Prevent fires—make your home safe
Be prepared—have an escape plan and when you’re
at home keep keys in deadlocks.
Get out, stay out!
Call 111
Only working smoke alarms save lives
A minimum of one smoke alarm in the house, outside the bedrooms in the hallway.
Ideally one in every bedroom, living area and hallway—not in the kitchen, bathroom,
laundry or garage.
Which smoke alarm to get
The Fire Service recommends long-life photoelectric smoke alarms—available at most
hardware stores.
Hard-wired smoke alarms are ideal as you’ll never have to replace a battery. You will,
however, need a qualified electrician.
There are special smoke alarms for people who are hearing impaired. Your local Deaf
Association should have all the details.
Test your smoke alarms
Check your smoke alarm is working by pressing the “test” button. If all is OK you will
hear a loud beep or series of beeps.
Replace batteries once a year (timed around Daylight Saving) - 9 volt batteries. A long-
life smoke alarm will remove the need to do this for up to 10 years.
Keep your alarms clean — free of dust and spider webs.
FACT— if the worst should happen, you will have 1—2 minutes from the sounding of a
smoke alarm to when your life is seriously threatened by fire or smoke.
(Source Home Safe Home. New Zealand FIRE Service. Booklets available in our office)
Jack and Jim 2
ACC changes to
hearing loss 3
Health Consumer
Services 3
Shopmobility 4
Blokes Day out 4
Seminar Series-
Talking with
professionals
5
Library Corner 5
Arthritis
Workshop 5
Gift with a
Bequest 6
Drivers Refresher
Workshop 7
What’ On 7
Our Mission: Age Concern promotes wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity for older people.
Our Vision: An inclusive society where older people are connected, supported, empowered, celebrated and respected—Age
Concern is the lead organization making this happen.
Jack and Jim – a story
Jack has been visiting Jim about 6 weeks now. Jim sat on our waiting list for 12 months because it was diffi-cult to find him just the right visitor. Jim presented as a “young at heart” older person. He didn’t marry or have children and struggled with his work life due to prejudices from a society. He has no family living close by. On Meeting Jim, I warmed to the fact that he was very knowledgeable about the area and was a keen tramper from way back. When I asked what he would most like to do he said “go and walk some of the old tracks again” He is now in his early 70’s but fit enough and no significant health problems as such. I felt that I needed to find a man who would be willing to help achieve his goal.
We have very few men apply to be volunteers, but a couple of months ago Jack, who had recently retired applied. When he was at training, I just wondered if he may be the man for the job. I introduced them to one another the next week and, like me, Jack could see Jim’s potential and accepted him at face value straight away. They got on “like a house on fire in ” Jack’s words.
The following week Jim was waiting at the door with all his old tramping maps out and showed Jack the areas he had covered in the past. Jack discussed Jim’s ideas with me and decided to take it slowly at first; they did small local walks and then planned their first outing to McLaren Falls Park. Jim was delighted.
Over the Easter break, when the bad weather hit Tauranga, Jim called Jack in a state of anxiety as his washing line had been bent over and he was worried about it falling on his head. Jack went around the next day and took a look. They dismantled the washing line together and Jack took the washing line pole to an engineering friend and got it fixed and then they reassembled it together. Jim was whistling happily as they worked. He was obviously enjoying working alongside another man again.
As soon as Jack was finished, Jim said “I have another job for you!” Jack laughed, as I had warned him not to get too involved as a list as long as his arm might appear. It was a branch that had come down in the
storm, Jack sawed in off and they chopped it up to put in the refuse bin. Again Jim whistled as they worked.
They are both delighted with the match and it is mak-ing a difference to both their lives. I doubt that Jim has often been treated with such interest in the past, and Jack has the pleasure of knowing he is really making a difference in someone’s life.
It is clear, in this case, that it is far more than over-coming loneliness and isolation for Jim, who is used to his own company after so many years alone; it is an opportunity to increase the quality of his life and increase his enjoyment of others. Surely he has so much more to look forward to than he did before. Jack found out it was Jim’s birthday recently and he sent him a card in the post.
Visiting an older isolated and lonely person in our community can be a very rewarding use of leisure time. If you read this story with interest and are keen to find out more about being involved call Andrea on 07 578 2541 to receive a volunteer information pack.
Steady As You Go
Falls Prevention Programme
Strength and Balance Classes
Exercises for men and women 65+
The exercises are designed to improve balance,
leg strength, general fitness and well-being.
Participants warm up in a chair, followed by
standing exercises, walking exercises and warm
downs in a chair. A range of light ankle weights is
used for the leg strengthening exercises and all
participants are encouraged to work
at their own pace.
For more information phone Age Concern
on 578 2631 or call into one of the
below classes and see for yourself.
Venue: Day: Time: Cost:
Accadia Manor.
101 Edgecumbe Rd, Tauranga
Monday 1.30pm to
2.30pm
$2pp
Accadia Manor
101 Edgecumbe Rd, Tauranga
Monday 2.30pm to
3.30pm
$2pp
St Enoch’s Church.
134 16th Avenue, Tauranga
Tuesday 3.30pm to
4.30pm
$2pp
Omokoroa Community Church
139 Hamurana Rd, Omokoroa
Tuesday 1.30pm to
2.30pm
$2pp
HALF PRICE!
$20 Special Ear Wax Removal for all
Tauranga Age Concern Members.
639 Cameron Rd, Tauranga. ph: 562 0025
324 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui. ph: 5743109
Present your 2014 Age Concern Membership card
to receive the special! Bookings Essential.
Back by Demand!!!
Cooking for 1 or 2 Inspiration and instruction for cooking for one or two
people is being helped with a new book by renowned
culinary experts Simon and Dame Alison Holst.
ACC changes for hearing loss
From 1 July 2014 ACC is changing the way they help peo-ple with a hearing loss. There will be more benefits to more people from buying and fitting hearing aids through to repairs.
Here’s what’s changing:
Increased ACC payments for hearing aids
Introduction of a flat fitting fee
New funding for ear moulds
Introduction of multiple repairs
Better access to services for children
Need to know more? Call ACC on 0800 101 996 or visit
their website at www.acc.co.nz/hearingloss
Concerned about the health care service you have received?
Speak to an independent person about your options. The Health Consumer Service is designed to assist you in communicating your concerns to your health provider.
This ensures the health provider has the opportunity to address your concerns.
It may also result in changes that will benefit others.
Health Services include:
* Medical * Surgical * Chemist * Dental
*Mother & Baby * Disability Support *Home Help *Mental Health * Counselling *Community Health Services
Health Consumer Services is a free and confidential service for consumers who are concerned about the health care service they have received. Please note: Unable to attend ACC Review Meetings.
Your local representatives are:
Anne Burnett 575 6906 Bev Doling 575 3398
Proceeds from copies purchased through Age Concern Tauranga help fund the organisation’s work and
supportive services for people over 65 years of age.
$20.00 each Great gift!!
In office now, 177a Fraser Street. 578 2631
BLOKES DAY OUT
Hi, Red here.
Z Blokes Day Out ventured up to the Coromandel in
July
My weather streak continues and we were treated to a wonderful day.
First we visited the wonderful people at Z Bethlehem for coffee and muffins before our trip north.
Our party included 2 Newbies amongst the 3 Johns, 2 Rons, a Fred and a Red. We went up North to visit the Driving Creek Railway (DCR) just out of Coromandel Town.
The drive alone up the western coast of the Coromandel peninsular was worth the trip.
As is the Blokes way we stopped for lunch. We chose the Star and Garter in the township and were served up a wonderful meal.
The DCR is a testament to Kiwi ingenuity. The creator, Barry Brickell started with a dream and built a wonder-ful place. The railway has tunnels, viaducts, zig-zag traverses and climbs the mountain at a surprising gradi-ent to get to the “Eye Full Tower”. The view was breath-takingly brilliant and the blokes recommend everyone goes up there one day.
Then back we came via the best takeaway shop in the Valley. “Good Kiwi Kai” in Pollen Street, Thames treated the blokes to a lovely meal of fish and chips.
Our next trip will be on Thursday 21st August and we stay local. We will fuel up with muffins & coffee at Z Te Puke then we will go on a guided tour through Comvita in Paengaroa. I’ll seek out an unexpected venue for lunch.
I’ll never stop saying what a bunch of legends the team at Z Energy team are. Thank you Dave and Lynette for your continuing support and sponsorship.
Ka kite ano RED
Reducing environmental barriers
for all people!
Shopping has got a lot more easier and enjoyable
for those who need assistance.
Electric shopping trollies are available now
and free to use at:
New World Brookfield
New World Mount Maunganui
Pak n Save Tauranga
The Warehouse Fraser Cove
Keys are available at the service desk. Staff have
knowledge of equipment.
Are you selling pre-war
postcards?
Phone Joe on 570 3373
Arthritis Free Clinics are available
at Tauranga Age Concern offices.
Wednesday 13 August — 2014
Osteoarthritis 10.30am —12.00pm
Polymyalgia 12.30pm —1.45pm
Fibromyalgia 2.00pm— 3.30pm
These workshops can assist you in understanding
your Diagnosis, managing your pain, considering
treatment options, understanding your medications,
increase your mobility, referring you to other Health
Professionals.
Enrol now, phone 578 2631. Limited places
Age Concern Tauranga Seminar Series 2014
Be Prepared
“All you need to know approaching senior years”
Venue: Tauranga RSA. Hinton lounge, 1237 Cameron Road, Tga
When: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Numbers are limited so please RSVP to reserve your seat. Phone Age Concern Tauranga on 578 2631.
Sponsored by:
Mobile Phone Workshop
Not sure how to use your Mobile Phone?
Book now for your lessons and learn the basics -
Receive and send texts
Charging your battery
Sending photos
Phone calls—receiving and sending
Register now for your 2 x 1 hour classes. $15 pp
Age Concern Tauranga 578 2631
Library Corner
Family History Month at Tauranga City Libraries
August is Family History Month and there are some special events for genealogists in Tauranga Library. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, you’ll find something to suit you. On Friday 1 August from 10 am to 12 noon you can take a guided tour of the Library’s genealogy resources, including some of the online resources which are so important in research now. Beginners are catered for in a two-hour class on the following Friday, 8 August. For the more experienced researcher, our very popular ‘lock-in’ takes place on Thursday 14 August. After the library closes at 5:30, researchers come in and work to their hearts’ content until just after 9 pm, taking in supper and talks by genealogical experts in the course of the evening. It costs $12 and you bring a plate of finger food to share. This year, as it is the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, the expert talks will concentrate on war records. Bookings are essential for all of these events, so ring 577 7085 to reserve your place.
Have you hit a brick wall with New Zealand research? Help is at hand in our Friday afternoon drop-in sessions. Bring your Kiwi family history queries to Research Collections between 1:30 and 4 pm every Friday in August and expert genealogists will be there to assist. For these sessions you don’t need to book.
Of course, finding out about your family history doesn’t need to be confined to Family History Month. Research Collections staff are ready to help with your queries at any time the library is open. Come up to the first floor of Tauranga Library and turn right, or call us at the desk on 577 7174.
Stephanie Smith, Specialist Information Librarian: Research Collections
Jill Best
Manager: Libraries
3rd Seminar - September 9th 2014 —Tauranga
Talking with professionals, what you need to know.
► Talking to your doctor (GP or specialist).
► Talking to lawyers and accountants.
► Talking to financial advisers.
► Talking to insurance companies. Presenters: Panel of expert speakers
www.homehealthandmobility.co.nz
CITY PROPERTY CARE
HOME MAITENANCE
Gardening— Section Tidy Ups—
Window Cleaning—Gutters Cleared-
Tree Pruning– Hedge Trimming—
Odd Jobs.
Pensioner Rates $18 per hour.
For a friendly obligation free quote phone Phil 0800 33 44 53
After hours—544 5591
Need Time Out ?
Are you a family caregiver supporting a
loved one with their daily needs?
Are you in need of a break ?
If so, maybe Home Instead Senior Care can help!
Whether it is 2 hours a week or 24 hours
a day we can help.
Call today to find out how we can help relieve just one of
the many worries you face over the holiday season:
A little time out for you!
Because we care: 07 571 4228
www.homeinstead.co.nz
Give the Gift with a Bequest
You can continue on helping Age Concern
Tauranga, even after you’ve gone.
A bequest in your Will is a wonderful way for you to
“Promote the wellbeing, rights, respect
and dignity of older people”
After providing for your family, you can leave part
or all of what is left of your estate to Age Concern
Tauranga.
Bequests can be made in cash, shares, real estate
or any other property and can be made by way of
gift during your lifetime or an be bequeathed in
your will.
How do I leave a bequest to Age Concern
Tauranga ?
Contact your solicitor or trust company and ask for
the following clause to be inserted in your Will:
I give Age Concern Tauranga Inc, Charities Com-
mission registration No: CC25758 $.....................
(or a share in the residue of my estate) for the
general purposes of the organisation (or for a
specific purpose) and I declare that the receipt of
the Treasurer for the time being of Age Concern
Tauranga Inc shall be good discharge to my
Trustees.
Refresher Drivers Workshop
To all senior road users
Refresh your safe driving knowledge
FREE 4 hour classroom based workshop
Friendly, low stress, no exams
For more details on workshops available in your
area phone 578 2631
Time: 9.15am—1.30pm (bring your lunch) tea/coffee provided.
Bookings essential, phone Age Concern 578 2631
Age Concern Tauranga
Monthly Meeting
When: Thursday 28 August, 2014
Where: Hinton Lounge, Tauranga RSA.
1237 Cameron Road. Ample parking.
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
Cost: $3pp—refreshments provided.
Guest Speaker: Ruth Thomas. ‘Dementia – what
it is and where to find information’
MINIBUS ADVENTURES August 2014
Tuesday 12 August
Taupo adventure with Roland.
Thursday 21 August
Z Blokes Day out with Red. Visiting Comvita with a guid-
ed tour then lunch to follow. $30pp includes entry fee.
Saturday 23 August
Visit Hamilton Gardens and lunch.
Thursday 28 August
Transport to monthly meeting.
** All lunches are at own cost.**
Please Note: To make it easier for the driver, please wait outside by your letter box. All pick up times are approximate.
WALKING GROUP August / September 2014
All walks start at 10.00am unless stated otherwise.
Wednesday 13 August
Meet at Welcome Bay Palmers garden centre.
Wednesday 20 August
Meet at Kulim Park, Bureta.
Wednesday 27August
Meet at Waimarino Adventure Park, 36 Taniwha Place, Bethlehem. Start time 9.30am.
Wednesday 3 September
Meet at 7th Avenue Memorial Park.
Wednesday 10 September
Meet at Daisy Hardwick off Maxwell's Road.
Age Concern Tauranga
REGULAR EVENTS
CARD GROUP: A friendly group gets together at
9.30am every Monday (except Public Holidays)
held at 177a Fraser Street to play 500 . Refreshments
provided. All are welcome. $2.00 donation.
What’s On
Chairperson Debra Jager
Board Members Angela Scott
Mary Hack
Ron Scott
Terry Molloy
Adrienne von Tunzelmann
Anna Bones
Evan Turbott
General Manager Tanya Smith
AVS Coordinator Andrea Billingsley
EANP Coordinator Michelle McGee
Funding & Marketing Michael Vujnovich
Sender:
Age Concern Tauranga Incorporated
177a Fraser Street, Tauranga. 3112
T 07 578 2631 F 07 578 2015
www.ageconcerntauranga.org.nz
Office Hours: Monday — Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm
Age Concern Tauranga New Membership Application
Please complete the following and post to:
Age Concern Tauranga, 177a Fraser Street, Tauranga. 3112
Name.........................................................
Address .....................................................
………………………………………………
Telephone..................................................
Donations help us to continue to promote the welfare of older people in Tauranga and are welcomed.
Subscription per household $ 20.00
(Membership covers from 1st January to 31st December)
Donation $...............
Total $...............
Donations tax deductible over $5
Charities Commission
Certificate of Registration Number CC25758
Sorry no EFTPOS available
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF AGE CONCERN TAURANGA
The inclusion or exclusion of any product does not mean that the publisher advocates or rejects its use.